John Hodges-Batzka serves as the Coordinator of the Northern Kentucky Youth Group (Illumination), providing youth programming for several area PCUSA and UCC churches. A Detroit-area native, John received his Masters of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, where he met his wife, Diana. They live in Bellevue with their dog, Annie. When he is not working, John enjoys biking, and happily (every few decades) rooting for the Detroit Lions. 

Reach John by email: [email protected]